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1971 Map of Big Falls Dam

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Big Falls Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Flambeau River carves through the central portion of this Rusk County quadrangle, where hydroelectric development defined the mid-century landscape. The Big Falls Dam and its accompanying powerplant maintain the Big Falls Flowage, which transitions downstream into the Dairyland Reservoir. These impoundments are bordered by extensive public lands, including the Flambeau River State Forest to the east and the Silvernail State Wildlife Management Area to the northwest.

Evidence of the region's seasonal navigation and outdoor heritage is found in the network of paths like the Winter Trail and Deer Trail, while the river itself features natural hazards such as Beaver Dam Rapids and Cedar Rapids. Local infrastructure is anchored by the Rusk County Airport in the southwest corner and Josie Creek County Park on the reservoir's edge. Family and local history researchers will find the Glenview Cem located near the town line between Dewey and True.